Digital & data programme
As AI and data embed, focus shifts to scaling what works and its application to open and trusted transport systems
PILLAR PARTNER
3 March, Day 1
Session 1: 11.15-12.15
➜ Interchange 2 Theatre
Driving public transport innovation: a data and AI powered approach
In transportation, we’ve spent a century mastering the physical - the tarmac, the tracks, and the bridges. In 2026, the real frontier isn't building more; it’s about embedding intelligence into what we already have. How do we take a physical national transport network and give it a digital nervous system that can think, react, and self-optimise for safer and smoother journeys?
Moderator: Janet White, Partner and AI & Data Expert, Deloitte
Kamran Ashraf, Head of Digital Lab, National Highways
Katherine Williamson, Data, Insight and People Analytics, DfT
Ian Gordon, UKIMEA Data and AI Leader, Arup
Caroline Barnett-Phillips, Head of Data Engineering, TfW
PILLAR PARTNER
4 March, Day 2
Session 2: 11.15-12.15
➜ Interchange 2 Theatre
Scaling AI from pilots
What are the barriers to scaling successful AI pilots and how can we ensure interoperability and value capture? Lessons learned from national and city-level deployments.
Moderator: Bolly Williams, Transport AI & Data Expert, Deloitte
Subu Kamal, Head of Software Product TRL Software
Mark Nicholson, Chief Executive, Vivacity
Joe Collis, Business Director, Advisory, Amey
Vikki Williams, Digital Water Lead, Arup
Session 3: 14.45-15.45
➜ Interchange 2 Theatre
From insight to impact: turning digital capability into delivery at scale
How do we use real time data and scaled AI to change how place-based infrastructure performs, for people productivity and prosperity?
Vijay Sharma, Global Chief Commercial Officer - Sustainability and Infrastructure, Deloitte
Iain Burgess, UKI Public Sector Leader, Google Cloud
Malcolm Lowe, CIO, TfGM
James Colclough, Digital Director, AECOM